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Assisted Living in Wildwood, FL

Around an hour away from Tampa, Wildwood is often referred to as the Crossroads of Florida. Accessible by several major highways, Wildwood is home to plentiful amenities and recreation options, including shops, restaurants, pharmacies, churches and parks. There are several lakes nearby, including Miona, Deaton and Okahumpka, and active seniors can also easily enjoy myriad attractions in nearby Orlando, which lies just 55 miles away. Wildwood has a significant number of seniors, with approximately 34% of the local population made up of people aged 65 and above. The city has pleasant year-round temperatures, with warm summers and short mild winters.

There are more than 40 assisted living communities in and around the city. The average monthly cost of assisted living care in Wildwood is $4,950, although actual costs depend on the services and amenities provided.         

3 Assisted Living communities in Wildwood, FL | 18 nearby communities

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1. The Harrison of Wildwood

1477 Huey St, Wildwood, FL, 34785

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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Melissa's Place Adult Day Care Canter, Wildwood, FL

2. Melissa’s Place Adult Day Care Canter

711 Cleveland Ave. , Wildwood, FL, 34785

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Preferred Care at Home of The Villages

4076 East, FL-44 , Wildwood, FL, 34785

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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18 matching communities nearby Wildwood

1. Lake Port Square

600 Lake Port Boulevard, Leesburg, FL, 34748

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Village Veranda at Lady Lake

955 South US Hwy27/441, Lady Lake, FL, 32159

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living

3890 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. The Springs of Lady Lake

620 Griffin Ave, Lady Lake, FL, 32159

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Mayfield Retirement Center

460 Newell Hill Rd, Leesburg, FL, 34748

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Highpoint at Stonecrest

17201 SE 109th Terrace Rd., Summerfield, FL, 34491

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. The Willows

4725 Bellwether Lane, Oxford, FL, 34484

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. HarborChase of Villages Crossing

13517 NE 86th Court, Lady Lake, FL, 32159

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Watercrest Buena Vista

5867 E County Road 466, The Villages, FL, 32162

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. Vista Lake Assisted Living

700 South Lake Street, Leesburg, FL, 34748

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Marion Oaks Assisted Living

3590 SW 137th Loop, Ocala, FL, 34473

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Watercrest Spanish Springs

930 Alverez Avenue, The Villages, FL, 32159

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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Caregivers Comfort Care For Elders, Summerfield, FL

13. Caregivers Comfort Care For Elders

11296 SE Highway 42, Summerfield, FL, 34491

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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14. Lady Lake Senior Living

930 County Rd 466, Lady Lake, FL, 32159

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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15. Savannah Manor

1027 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL, 34748

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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Comfort Keepers Home Care, Lady Lake, FL

16. Comfort Keepers Home Care

981 Del Mar Drive, Lady Lake, FL, 32159

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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17. Prestige Manor

6333 SE Babb Rd, Belleview, FL, 34420

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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Caregiver's Comfort Care For Elders, Summerfield, FL

18. Caregiver’s Comfort Care For Elders

11296 SE Hwy 42, Summerfield, FL, 34491

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

Paying for Assisted Living in Wildwood, FL

The Cost of Assisted Living in Wildwood

At $4,950 a month, assisted living care in Wildwood is more expensive than both the state ($3,700) and national ($4,300) averages. Costs are lower in most nearby states as well, including Georgia ($3,500), Alabama ($3,150), Mississippi ($3,713) and South Carolina ($3,988).   

$4950

Wildwood

$3700

Florida

$4300

The United States

$3500

Georgia

$3150

Alabama

$3713

Mississippi

$3988

South Carolina

West of Wildwood in Homosassa Springs, prices drop to $4,527. Moving north to Ocala, there’s a further drop to $4,000. The state capital of Tallahassee has some of the state’s highest monthly costs for assisted living at $5,506. Prices are also higher in Panama City at $5,161. Around 55 miles southeast of Wildwood in Orlando, median monthly costs drop to $3,700. Prices are typically lower south of Wildwood, including in Miami ($3,500) and Tampa ($3,225), and Sebring has some of Florida’s lowest costs ($2,895).

$4950

Wildwood

$3700

Florida

$4527

Homosassa Springs

$4000

Ocala

$3700

Orlando

$3225

Tampa

$5506

Tallahassee

$5161

Panama City

$3500

Miami

$2895

Sebring

Note: Data for Wildwood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, The Villages, was used instead.

Wildwood Assisted Living Financial Assistance

Florida’s Medicaid program is the Statewide Managed Medicaid Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC). By housing seniors in the least intensive care setting that can safely meet their needs, the program seeks to encourage senior independence. Those eligible can get funding to meet the costs of assisted living, and they may also be able to obtain extra services, including occupational therapy or skilled nursing services.  

For additional information, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Wildwood Assisted Living Resources

ContactDescription
Elder Options(800) 262-2243Elder Options is an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and the Area Agency on Aging for Sumter County and other counties in mid-Florida. Seniors can obtain information, referrals and assistance by way of the Elder Helpline. Services include online healthy living workshops, fitness sessions and educational classes, as well as the free SHINE program for advice related to health insurance, benefits advice, PEARLS coaching for seniors experiencing depression, wellness coaching for people with chronic health conditions and the Tele-Talk chat service.    
Transition Life Consultants(352) 322-0576Working in partnership with United Way of Lake and Sumter counties, Transition Life Consultants (TLC) offers free counseling and clinical services to underserved and low-income seniors. It offers professionally facilitated support groups, including for people experiencing depression, bereavement, chronic illness and family issues, in addition to short-term one-on-one counseling.
Sumter County Veteran Services(352) 689-4400Senior citizens who served in the U.S. military can access assistance and support from Sumter County Veteran Services. Trained advisors can help seniors file benefits claims, understand eligibility requirements and submit claims for compensation.
Senior Companion Program(352) 620-3501Operated by Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs and a team of volunteers, the Senior Companion Program provides both assistance for frail elders and volunteering opportunities for active seniors. Services include companionship, transportation to medical appointments, help with shopping and advocacy.
Florida Elder Law(888) 895-7873Florida Elder Law operates the free Florida Senior Legal Helpline for low-income seniors aged 60 and over. Seniors can obtain advice on civil law matters, including assistance with health care, long-term care visitation rights and steps to take following a death, and they can connect with advocates for legal representation.    

Wildwood Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

All assisted living communities in Florida must comply with nationwide and statewide laws and regulations related to staff training, numbers of and availability of staff, health and safety procedures, living conditions and medication administration. Read more about these rules on our Assisted Living in Florida page.